Samsung may ditch plastic panels next year in favor of metal ones

29 August, 2013
Latest reports suggest Samsung will finally break pattern and use new design for the 2014 Galaxies.

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  • 30 Aug 2013

AnonD-164438, 30 Aug 2013Fair enough, they should give more. But it's not their cust... morenot true. i use S3 but i wish S5 will have premium metalic feel. If not, I will change to Sony or HTC

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    • Paolonicus
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    • 30 Aug 2013

    Though they may choose to have metal back covers, it doesn't necessarily means they will ditch the expandable memory capability and removable battery. Remember E72? It has an aluminum battery cover but it retains those features. But I would really love if Samsung will really use metal in their next Galaxy S Phone.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 30 Aug 2013

      AnonD-164438, 30 Aug 2013Fair enough, they should give more. But it's not their cust... morewell said 100%

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        • LKm
        • 30 Aug 2013

        Sergio, 30 Aug 2013I dont disagree, but when u see such greediness from compan... moreFair enough, they should give more. But it's not their customers that are complaining.

        As most people call them "fanboys", are happy with the plastic sets made by Samsung and possibly even defend them. So then I put it to you, that them making plastic handsets is giving good customer service. Yes?

        It's non-Samsung fans that are asking for a different material. Correct?

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          • 30 Aug 2013

          AnonD-167223, 29 Aug 2013LOL,BY DROPPING?how about these... " forum.xda-develo... moreIf that was meant fore u semt me the wrong link. That was a bluetooth forum thread. I said nothing about connection issues

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            • Anonymous
            • t}E
            • 30 Aug 2013

            Samsung uses cheap parts to build their phones. My 4 Samsung phones broke over a year. It is such a bad company, always cheating its customers. Whether they use plastic or metal, their phones are never durable enough and their design is just too old and bad. I'll never ever buy any Samsung phone. Their batteries are worse, seriously.

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              • Sergio
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              • 30 Aug 2013

              AnonD-164438, 30 Aug 2013My friend, customers are almost NEVER right. If they were, ... moreI dont disagree, but when u see such greediness from companies that gain so much profit, it is reasonable that their customers demand more and that companies give a little more something. U know im right.

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                • bolo
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                • 30 Aug 2013

                I hate metal devices. Good plastic is 1000 times better.

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                  • Zzzz
                  • uCr
                  • 30 Aug 2013

                  +1 for carbon fiber.....

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                    • AnonD-164438
                    • LKm
                    • 30 Aug 2013

                    AnonD-150047, 30 Aug 2013Today got to be a sad day for Samsung plastic lover. Bu... moreThat's an ASSUMPTION my friend. The "plastic lovers" as you call them maybe just get upset and decide to move on to another manufacturer who sells light weight plastic devices.

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                      • 30 Aug 2013

                      Sergio, 30 Aug 2013Who cares? That's why people are paying for. Customers are ... moreMy friend, customers are almost NEVER right. If they were, then they would be the professionals and be able to make the products they want or offer the service they want.

                      What you want and what is good for you isn't always the same. Food for thought.

                      And everyone who owns a company wants to make a profit, so yes...it is also about the money. No one just does the work cause they think it's a nice hobby. Making products and providing to the masses costs money, so you have to make that back and more to stay in business.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 3Ax
                        • 30 Aug 2013

                        Anonymous, 30 Aug 2013Carbon fiber!!!!!!!!!!!!!almost

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                          • Anonymous
                          • K0s
                          • 30 Aug 2013

                          Carbon fiber!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                            • AnonD-100960
                            • B{u
                            • 30 Aug 2013

                            AnonD-167223, 29 Aug 2013LOL,BY DROPPING?how about these... " forum.xda-develo... moreIf that was meant fore u semt me the wrong link. That was a bluetooth forum thread. I said nothing about connection issues

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                              • 30 Aug 2013

                              AnonD-35392, 29 Aug 2013Think this is getting out of hand, all phones can break whe... moreThat is totally correct. I would gladly sacrifice 2mm for say a 4000mAh battery in my galaxy s4. Thus allowing users to get easily 48hrs with pretty heavy usage. I think battery development is one area which is still a long way off the devices they are meant to power.

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                                • 30 Aug 2013

                                AnonD-35392, 29 Aug 2013Think this is getting out of hand, all phones can break whe... moreThat is totally correct. I would gladly sacrifice 2mm for say a 4000mAh battery in my galaxy s4. Thus allowing users to get easily 48hrs with pretty heavy usage. I think battery development is one area which is still a long way off the devices they are meant to power.

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                                  • thefearfulsilence
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                                  • 30 Aug 2013

                                  AnonD-12015, 30 Aug 2013Apple Going Plastic and Samsung going Metallic , Next year ... moreLol. Maybe they can both sue each other as well for copying each other's use of plastic/metal.

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                                    • Mr. R Sole
                                    • MVg
                                    • 30 Aug 2013

                                    Wonder how the Apple fanclub are going to spin this one around...

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                                      • niB
                                      • 30 Aug 2013

                                      Metallic is PREMIUM!!!.Good job,Samsung!. ;)

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                                        • 30 Aug 2013

                                        AnonD-150047, 30 Aug 2013Apple is not going for cheap plastic its going for premium ... moreThere is no cheap plastic or Premium plastic , Apple buys from Cheapest Chinese supplier , LOL